Former Ohio Gov. and Republican President-elect John Kasich will be among the featured speakers stepping down from the 2020 Democratic National Convention, taking the virtual stage alongside prominent Liberals like Vermont sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Kasich, who has often strayed from the GOP line as an outspoken critic of President Trump, told CNN last week that he would speak on behalf of 2020 Democratic nominee Joe Biden in hopes of uniting a politically fractured nation.
“I do not think the country is doing well when we are divided,” Kasich, 68, told the network. ‘I believe we need a new direction. We just can not go on as we go. ”
Kasich, who lost to Trump in the 2016 battle for the Republican nomination, mumbled to make another run in 2020.
While the former two-time governor of Ohio finally chose to sit on the sidelines, he still rejoices over Trump’s challenger.
“I felt it was the right thing to do,” he told CNN. “I encourage other Republicans to know that it’s OK to take off a partisan hat … and vote based on what your conscience tells you about the future of our country, not only for yourself but also for your children. . “
Kasich is expected to speak sometimes between 10pm and 11pm Monday in the convention, is kept clean with the coronavirus pandemic that was still raging.
Other scheduled speakers on Monday – the first day of the four-day convention – includes Sanders, Cuomo, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former first lady Michelle Obama.
Former Vice President Biden will formally accept the party’s nomination on Thursday, while running mate Senala Kamala Harris of California will speak on Wednesday.
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